Even having a cold or sore throat makes you more susceptible to dehydration because you're less likely to feel like eating or drinking when you're sick. So yes you can get dehydrated in the cold.
So a is the contrary to the question, we can eliminate that.
b is sexist and biased.
c is very plausible and likely.
d is an incorrect generalization.
so I'd go for c since those are mental illnesses
Portal of entry: there are three ways a pathogen can be transmitted, penetration, inhalation, or ingestion.